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First Thursday at Brick
Come by Brick for live music by Vintage Pictures, Wezmer, Cyan Drive and Whisker Woods.
First Thursday, January 5th
6pm - Midnight
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First Friday Art Market
Come by Brick for art, 30+ vendors, great drinks and live music by Mary Maria, Elnuh and Michael "Mijail" Martinez. Free and open to the public.
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - Midnight
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Contemporary at Blue Star
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Red Dot 2022
Come by on First Friday, January 6th from 6pm - 9pm for extended hours to view The 32nd Annual Red Dot Show and Sale. The final day that the exhibition will remain on view will be Sunday, January 8th.
Visit their website for more information and upcoming programming.
Photo by Francisco Cortes
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MILK. Presented by Sean Thomas Johnston and FL!GHT Gallery
Stop by for MILK. Presented by Sean Thomas Johnston and FL!GHT Gallery for the openings of this exhibition that will remain on view all month.
First Thursday, January 5th
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 10pm
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Slab Cinema Presents
Jorge Najera Art
First Thursday, January 5th
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 10pm
Slab Cinema Art House has independent, foreign and classic film showings plus art exhibitions. They also offer venue rental.
For movie calendar, more event info & tickets click here.
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"Small Works, Carry Out, Carry On"
Come by Mockingbird Handprints to view this group exhibition. These artist use many different mediums: oil paintings, photography, mosaic, textile, ceramics, acrylics, digital collage, pastels, acrylic paintings, assemblages, collage.
Artwork pictured is by Symone Martinez.
Show will remain up until January 15th, 2023.
Artist Reception
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 9pm
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*POP-UP PROGRAM* Ayu Kitchen
Join Ayu Kitchen for the months of January and February in Space 136 (next door to Slab Cinema Art House) for their pop-up. Their opening night will be on First Thursday and the Launch Party will be on First Friday! Visit their website for more on their events.
First Thursday, January 5th
6pm - 9pm
First Friday, January 6th
Starts at 6:30
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: New Year First Friday
Stop by Space C147 (the former Cinnabar space behind Divine Sunshine & Joe Blue's) for a pop-up featuring live painting by Nikita The Artist, Art by Maria Alvarado, photo-booth by Roger Duran Photography and much more.
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 11pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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Space C147 (Alley Window)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: Goddess - A Collection by Stephanie Juarez
Come view Goddess - A collection of designs and images by Stephanie Juarez in the alley window of Space C147.
First Thursday, January 5th
First Friday, January 6th
Third Thursday, January 19th
6pm - 10pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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*POP-UP PROGRAM*: Heavy Metal
Come by for a "Heavy Metal” - An art show featuring metal fabricators and jewelry at The Annex, Space 104B.
First Thursday, January 5th
First Friday, January 6th
Third Thursday, January 19th
6pm - 10pm
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)
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Helotes Creek Studio
This unique boutique and art gallery has a collection of treasures. Visit them during First Thursday and First Friday! Plus, save the dates for their upcoming events. Visit their website for additional event details.
Artist Mixer
Wednesday, January 11th
6pm - 8pm
(Meet the artists, enjoy wine and their charcuterie boards)
Third Thursday
Thursday, January 19th
(Gift bags will be given to the first 30 customers in the door)
Artist Mixer
Wednesday, January 25th
6pm - 8pm
(Visit with artists, enjoy whiskey and desserts by Cow Art Bakery)
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Augustine Vintage
Vintage / Regeneration / Fashion Activist / RASQUACHIC / Barrio Folk Baroque. Creating sustainable fashion in Texas since 1990.
Open
Thursday - Friday
6pm - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
1pm - 9pm
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Divine Sunshine Collective
A vintage and art collective that carries resale, vintage, art, soap, sage & decor. Wayne Phillips is this month's artist.
Open Late First Fridays
Thursday - Friday, 1pm - 7pm
Saturday, 1pm - 8pm
Sunday, 1pm - 6pm
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San Angel Folk Art
Hank Lee’s San Angel Folk Art Gallery is a world-renowned institution featuring the finest folk, visionary, outsider, and self-taught art from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Haiti, and Africa.
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ArtMatter's
ArtMatter’s is a boutique gallery, owned by Vanessa Colon. In the store you can find a fine assortment of hand-crafted silver jewelry, glass art by several local artists, mineral and crystal specimens, and artwork.
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Open House for studios on First Friday!
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JojoDancer Photography Studio
jojodancerphotography.com
Ulises Ortega Presents: Luz De Noche
Stop by for Ulises Ortega's very first solo exhibition.
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 10pm
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BLK WHT GRY
blkwhtgry.co
What Do You Say? Featuring Chloe Poeme
Join BLK WHT GRY in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star for the opening of What Do You Say? Featuring Chloe Poeme during January’s First Friday.
First Friday, January 6th
7pm - 11pm
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Blue Star Arts Collective
instagram.com/bluestar_artscollective
Live To Inspire Movement: First Friday with Tam Corbette L.
Come by Blue Star Arts Collective for an art-n-play show by Tam Corbette L. with live painting, interactive art, music and dancing.
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 10pm
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Las Meninas
instagram.com/angelica.artist
"Refresh" by Angelica Mayorga
Angelica Mayorga's "Refresh" will be a 12 month collection of original works to refresh your space for 2023 that will be accompanied by monthly seasonal shows.
First Thursday, January 5th
7pm - 9pm
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 11pm
Third Thursday, January 19th
7pm - 9pm
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Not For You Gallery
notforyougallery.com
N4U Gallery + Studio will be taking a break for the month of January, but make sure to visit them when they return in February!
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Creative Eye
instgram.com/creativeeyesatx
"Nouveau Nostalgic" Creations by Velvet La Vamp
A solo exhibition by the owner + curator of Creative Eye, Velvet La Vamp. This exhibition will include her newest creations, reworked pieces and past work. This show will run through Friday, January 27th.
First Friday, January 6th
6pm - 9pm
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Stop by Un Grito Gallery in The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star for Adalberto Perez and his solo exhibition “One Species - One Planet - Many Cultured Barriers”.
First Thursday, January 5th
First Friday, January 6th
7pm until late
Third Thursday, January 19th
7pm - 9pm
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Carbon Bloom
instagram.com/carbonbloom
If you missed this show, you'll get another chance this First Friday.
First Friday, January 6th
7pm - 10pm
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Hijole SA
instagram.com/hijolesa
Hijole SA is an artist-run studio and gallery that was founded in 2017.
Open First Fridays and by appointment
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LosAura Studios
carolinagflores.com
Visit LosAura Studios to see the artwork of Carolina G. Flores which includes paintings, textiles, ceramics and more on First Friday, January 6th and by appointment.
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Donna Simon
The working art studio of Donna Simon. Ms. Simon is the longest running tenant in The Upstairs Studios. She was an arts educator at Brackenridge High School and continues to produce beautiful work today.
Open by appointment only
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KGS Studios
Full-service studio with expertise in Architectural, Fine Art, Commercial, high-end portraiture, and general photography commissions.
Open by appointment (book on their website)
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Where to Eat & Drink at Blue Star Arts Complex
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Stella Public House
stellapublichouse.com
Finest selection of craft beers on tap
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South Alamode
southalamodepaniniandgelato.com
Fresh gelato created daily
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Bar 1919 / bar1919.com
Daily happy hour specials, Whiskey Wednesdays, plus live jazz and tasting every Third Thursday.
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Blue Star Brewing
bluestarbrewing.com
Live jazz every Tuesday, Happy Hour 11am - 7pm Mon-Fri & music on the patio every First Friday.
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Blue Star Provisions
bluestarprovisions.com
Specialty Groceries, Beer, Wine, Coffee and Snacks
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Halcyon (Coffee • Bar • Lounge) / halcyoncoffeebar.com
Happy Hour all day on Mondays! Pop in to enjoy specials on bites and booze. Live DJ every first Friday!
All Day, Every Monday
Tuesday – Sunday
2pm – 6pm and 8pm – 11pm
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Sukeban Sushi
Happy Hour 3pm - 6 pm, Tuesday-Thursday
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Joe Blue's
Now open Sundays for football
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Twirl Salon / twirlhair.com
In order to love your hair, you must show your hair love. Let Twirl teach you how. By appointment only.
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Blue Star Bike Shop / instagram.com/bluestarbikeshop
Happy to keep you rolling! Blue Star Bike Shop offers a large selection of bicycles and accessories, including Electra Bicycle Company products. The shop also offers bicycle service and repair, rental bicycles and electric bicycles for touring the city and general recreation.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 9am - 5pm
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